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Momodou
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 Posted - 25 Feb 2008 : 17:56:28
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Canteen Owners React To Brikama Area Council Notice
By Modou Jonga
Canteen owners at the Brikama Central Market have reacted swiftly to a notice of increase rent issued to them by the Management of the Brikama Area Council, recently. Canteen owners said that the notice dated 15 February, 2008 and signed by the market manager, Mr. Bunfaring Jadama, on behalf of the BAC Chief Executive Officer, is informing them that canteen rents are now increased from D400 to D600, with effect from Saturday, 1 March 2008.
Canteen owners complained that the rent increment is exorbitant, unbearable and discouraging. They further noted that in the notice given to them no reason was advanced for the increment and that they are paying electricity separately on a monthly basis. They said that their sales at the market are poor and, apart from that, they have to provide basic needs for their families. Canteen owners therefore urged the Management of the Brikama Area Council to reverse its decision and be engaged in improving the hygienic and sanitary conditions of the market.
In a attempt to seek the views of the BAC on the reason for the increase of rental fees, this reporter visited the market manager twice at his office on 22 February, 2008 but he was said to be out. Subsequently, the market manager was contacted on phone, but he requested this reporter to reveal the names of the canteen owners who spoke to him (the reporter). The reporter explained that what was important was his view on the matter and the market manager declined to make any comment.
On his part, the Public Relation Officer of BAC, Mr. Serigne Modou Joof, said the increment is based on concrete policy issues. Mr. Joof said the BAC had conducted a feasibility study and survey to that effect and it is discovered that what BAC charges is the cheapest in comparison with other area councils. He said BAC is poised to make a difference in terms of development. The BAC PRO noted that the increment has arisen out of necessity.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 23/2008, 25 – 26, 2008
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Feb 2008 : 18:44:19
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Best not move to Brikama then, everything is going up rents, unemployment,it will be compound tax next!
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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